“Longlegs is just a man . .  not a witch doctor.”

Yeah, keep telling yourself that.  Maybe it will lessen the mind-altering severity of seeing the tall man in pale makeup.  But I doubt it.  Anyway, Longlegs is guerilla filmmaking at its most . . . demonic.   Inspired by Osgood Perkins’ mother's treatment towards his father Anthony Perkins's sexuality, Longlegs delivers a most unsettling mood that - on repeated viewings - only gets better.

Longlegs, written and directed by Osgood Perkins, is the ultimate calling card when it comes to families with dark and “dirty little” secrets.  It’s frighteningly good - with an unsettling atmosphere throughout - as one FBI Agent, Lee Harker (a fabulous Maika Monroe) goes about trying to solve a bizarre serial killer case with occult leanings and winds up face to face with Longlegs (Nicolas Cage, in another standout performance), a most disturbing man who claims to know more about her than she does herself.

Listening to what this crazed man has to say won’t be easy . . .

. . . but it sure will be twisted!  Love it or leave it, the supernatural elements are present throughout this weird and twisted flick and Perkins - who gives audiences some interesting characters to chew on - isn’t about to apologize. 

Longlegs is a thriller that is definitely made for those who aren’t afraid of crashing straight into the dark side of the occult.  It is the ultimate in FEEL BAD vibes as things go sideways relatively fast thanks to a disturbing tone which is fastened on in the opening moments and definitely does not come off.

From mind control to anxiety and beyond, Longlegs is high art in the horror department, creating a sense of dread at almost every twist and turn as a new FBI Agent, with some sort of psychic ability, finds herself locked straight on a rather demented rot of a man.

And he’s not about to be outsmarted in this game of cat and mouse.

Opening with a snowy scene where the tension can and is carved with a knife, Longlegs is a most perfect thriller, echoing what made Silence of the Lambs so disturbing and effective.  But Perkins leans toward a more occult-like interpretation and stuffs his film with a very uncomfortable atmosphere which may send some viewers right on over the edge.

Yes, it is that disturbing.  And Cage leans heavily into the crazy, delivering a very twisted version of a Charles Manson-like character as Blair Underwood, playing Harker’s boss, Agent Will Carter,  finds himself in some very dark and twisted territory.  Every performance - including Alicia Witts’ performance as Harker’s mother - is to be commended in delivering the tone. 

Co-starring Michelle Choi-Lee, Dakota Daulby, and Kiernan Shipka, Longlegs is top-tier cinema, no doubt about it.  Forget genres, man.  Perkins is becoming one of my favorite directors.  The film, marking its second release on home video, is now available in a SteelBook format, thanks to Neon Films.

4K Ultra HD Steelbook

Home Video Distributor: Decal Releasing | Neon
Available on Blu-ray - June 24, 2025
Screen Formats: 2.39:1
Subtitles: English SDH; Spanish
Video: Native 4K (2160p); HDR10
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; single-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free

FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

VIDEO

The native 4K scan is immersive and impressive; blowing up screens with clarity and depth.  The details in this 2.39:1 formatted picture are absolutely astounding. Every frame is crisp, with fine textures rendered flawlessly, from intricate costume designs to the subtle features of set pieces. You'll notice details that would have been missed in lower resolutions, making rewatching the film a rewarding experience as new elements come to light.

AUDIO

The 4K UHD release is perfect for home theater setups, offering a fully-immersive cinematic audio experience. Whether you're using a high-end sound system or a standard Dolby Atmos-enabled device, the audio scales beautifully.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• See below for details

Special Features:

Written and directed by Osgood Perkins (The Monkey), the serial killer thriller is presented in 4K with HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound.The new supplemental items - not included in the original release - are listed below. 

• 4K with HDR and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 sound
• Audio Commentary by Writer-Director Osgood Perkins
• On-Set Interviews with Osgood Perkins and Actors Maika Monroe, Blair Underwood, and Alicia Witt
• Osgood Perkins & Theo James in Conversation
• Meeting Longlegs: Maika Monroe’s Heartbeat
• The Rorschach Test
• Andre Arochi’s On-Set Diary
• Clues & Evidence
• Dirty + Sweet
• Fire Fire Fire, Hiss
• Teasers & Trailers

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Composite Blu-ray Grade

MPAA Rating: R.
Runtime: 101 mins
Director: Oz Perkins
Writer: Oz Perkins
Cast: Maika Monroe; Nicolas Cage; Blair Underwood
Genre: Horror
Tagline: Wonderful Surprises Await You All.
Memorable Movie Quote: "I know you're not afraid of a little dark. Because you *are* the dark."
Theatrical Distributor: Neon
Official Site:
Release Date: July 12, 2024
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: June 24, 2025 
Synopsis: In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.